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Small Contemporary Custom Wine Cellars Dallas Texas Griffith

Small Contemporary Residential Custom Wine Cellars Dallas Texas – Griffith (A Processed Video Transcription)

Wine Cellar Dallas Texas with VintageView Metal Wine Racks .

I’d like to show you what can be done in a very small space. The homeowner had a very tiny closet; it was only slightly over six feet wide and not quite two and a half feet deep. He did the vapor barrier and insulation in the walls and the ceiling and we added VintageView metal wine racks.

Plan View – Wine Cellars Dallas Texas Project

VintageView Metal Wine Racks Plan View

What you are seeing here are the plan views of the various elevations. Wall A is the side wall as you walk in to your left, the cooling unit above. Here we were able to add one row of wine racks.

The back wall, we were able to add four rows actually and the short fifth wall under the wine cellar cooling unit. The right wall we had two rows floor to ceiling and the door wall has three rows floor to ceiling as well as space for three magnums above the door.

Antique Door for Wine Cellars Dallas Texas Griffith Project

View of the Wine Cellars Dallas Texas

I want to show you some photographs of the completed wine cellars Dallas Texas. Here we are looking at the wine cellar door, and the homeowner used an antique freezer door which was reclaimed and it has very good insulation and seal.

As we open the wine cellar door and look into the cellar you can see that he painted the walls in deep red or burgundy color. The black VintageView metal wine racks looks beautiful on the wall; it really creates a nice look for his small cellar.

CellarPro Wine Cellar Cooling Unit on the Left Wall

You can see a little bit of the left wall here and part of the back wall as we move along this is the left wall and you can see the left wall wine racks and here is the cooling unit above is blowing down this is a CellarPro 1800 wine cellar cooling unit. We use this unit, it goes through the wall and has a rear duct kit attached which grows about another ten feet and vents into the hall way.

CellarPro 1800 Wine Cellar Cooling Unit

As we move along, you’ll see a close up picture of the CellarPro and you will notice that it is 61 degrees. That is because we have the door open in taking photographs so the temperature has risen a few degrees.

Back Wall of the Wine Cellar – VintageView Metal Wine Racks

This is the back wall of the wine cellar from at the top and this is the back wall looking toward the floor. This is the right wall looking back, you can see a little bit of the back wall, and the door wall as well as the right wall.

VintageView Metal Wine Racks – Wine Cellars Dallas Texas Griffith

Right Wall – Wine Cellars Dallas Texas Griffith Project

This is the close up of the right wall. Here are the vents in the hallway around the corner of the wine room where the wine cellar cooling unit is venting out.

Again we have the wine cellars Dallas Texas in a very small space that was created using the metal VintageView metal wine racks and the CellarPro wine cellar cooling unit.

If you want to see another actual project that incorporates VintageView’s metal wine racks and the CellarPro cooling unit, here’s a living room installation featuring a small wine cellar design!

Give us a call today if you have a small area or a large area that you like us to help you with.

Custom Wine Cellar Construction Dallas Texas Dann – Part Two

Custom Wine Cellar Construction Dallas Texas Dann – Part Two (A Processed Video Transcription)

Custom Wine Cellar Construction Dallas Texas – Dann’s Wine Cellar .

Dann Wine Closet Part 2:

Before Photo of Dann’s Wine Cellar Dallas Texas

What you’re looking at is the pantry off the Dann’s kitchen before we began the wine cellar construction Dallas. Mr. Dann wanted us to change this small pantry into a wine closet.

We took this pantry and I’m going to show you a few more before pictures. This is the door of the pantry before, inside walls before. We took this pantry completely, installed a vapor barrier insulation green board and painted the walls.

What you are seeing here are the walls when they are complete and ready for rack installation. Here’s another shot of the walls and here you are seeing the wine cellar cooling unit as it is installed. This is a RM 2600 Split System Wine Cellar Cooling Unit.

Condensation Pump – Wine Cellar Cooling Unit

The red item that you see down below is the condensation pump because we could not run the condensation line at an angle with the gravity flow to get rid of the condensation. We actually have to add the pump before it could go down.

Our drain lines and our split system lines are all going up and across the kitchen ceiling and into the garage. Here again, is another picture of the wine cellar cooling unit.

Here is where we’re beginning to put together our wine racks. Our custom wine racks come on a pallet on several boxes. This is one of the boxes before we’ve opened it. Here is where we are opening the box; this is one of the waterfall wine racks or half of it.

Wine Cellar Construction Dallas - Assemblying the Wine Racks

Wine Cellar Construction Dallas – Assembling the Wine Racks

Here we’re putting together some of the wine racks out in the garage area. As we are putting them together we set them aside. This is showing the backside of one of the custom wine racks where we are screwing in the back stabilizers.

This is the door came in the crate. You can down below the automatic door bottom which we have to install on the bottom of the door.

This is once racks we’re installed. What you are seeing here is a light that we put on the sidewall of the cellar. These are LED lights that can be moved around and pointed in each direction. Here is your waterfall rack on the left with the 2 1/4 inch crown molding above.

Waterfall Wine Racks

Here is the back wall. We have a solid diamond bin on the bottom, the tabletop, and a horizontal display wine racks up above. We have a better shot of the solid diamond bin down below and your horizontal racks and tabletop. Another close-up shot.

Here is the other back wall with the 750ml bottles with a high reveal display row. Here’s a little close up look of the display row and the upper section of this rack system. We have it cut out so that the grill cover and box will fit right in here.

This is the corner section where you can see there is the display row again and we are seeing part of the right wall and the bottom section where a part of the right wall is showing.

Grill Cover and Box for the Wine Cellar Cooling Unit

Here we have the upper part of the right wall with the grill cover and box that hides that wine cellar cooling unit. Below the grill cover and box are the horizontal wine racks that go all the way down to the floor, holding one row of horizontal bottles.

This is the doorway, a closed doorway. What we did on this doorway (this is a Tuscan Door with arched glass, a square door) is we did a custom stain match to match their current kitchen cabinets, and we did a custom molding to match the other moldings on their home.

Here’s another shot of the door with it closed, the door open and looking in, and again looking in the cellar. This is the compressor sitting out in the garage.

Mr. and Mrs. Dann with the Completed Wine Cellar Dallas Texas

Mr. and Mrs. Dann with their completed wine cellar, that would be me and we’re just going to pass that picture, and this is the celebration with Moses on a Sunday morning, celebrating the completion of the Dann Wine Cellar Construction Dallas.

I hope you enjoyed the photographs of the Dann Wine Cellar created by Wine Cellar Specialists.

Watch part one of the video tour of Custom Wine Cellars Dallas Texas.

Wine Cellars and Wine Cellar Cooling Units – How to Prevent Mold Growth

Mold Growth in Wine Cellars

Most wine cellars are designed with a climate control system in order to provide optimum conditions for storing and aging wines. Maintaining a climate-controlled environment is crucial to the wine aging process because it promotes consistency in temperature and humidity levels, and it is also vital to preventing mold growth inside a wine storage room.

Molds are fungi that grow both indoors and outdoors. They spread rapidly in dark, moist, and humid conditions. Molds generate spores that can be transported by air and water. Mold growth can cause a great deal of damage to the areas or surfaces it lives upon and they can also be detrimental to one’s health when not addressed quickly.

Mold growth may occur in wine cellars when there are inadequate ventilation and a lack of proper airflow. One way to avoid mold infestation in dedicated custom wine rooms is to undertake measures to achieve moisture control during the initial construction phase of the wine cellar.

Installing Vapor Barriers to Custom Wine Rooms

Installing vapor barriers is an integral part of the building envelope. The purpose of vapor barriers is to help prevent moisture from seeping in through the walls of the wine cellar. The required climate conditions of a wine cellar can bring about moisture migration. Outfitting wine cellars with these vapor retards can provide the necessary moisture control to arrest condensation build-up.

The walls and ceilings of wine cellars also require proper insulation not only to help maintain optimum conditions but also restrict mold growth. A well-insulated wine storage room will help eliminate moisture accumulation in the storage space. The correct way of installing insulation materials is to make sure they lie between the vapor barriers and the interior drywall.

Role of Wine Cellar Cooling Units in Preventing Mold Growth

Preventing Mold Growth Using Wine Cellar CoolingUnits

The function of wine cellar cooling units is to provide the best possible environment for wines, as well as help control moisture. These cooling systems are designed to help keep the temperature between 50 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit, and humidity within 50% to 60%. Keeping the range of temperature and humidity at ideal levels will help wines mature nicely, and at the same time control the rate of moisture.

A wine cellar environment needs to be stabilized because fluctuations in temperature can accelerate the aging process and cause irreversible changes to wines. Exceedingly high temperatures can be a contributing factor in mold infestation as well.

The amount of humidity should also be regulated in order to achieve the ideal storage conditions. Erratic humidity levels can negatively impact the storage environment and the overall condition of wines. Humidity falling below 50% can cause the corks to dry out that can lead to wine spoilage.

If humidity levels go beyond 70%, potential mold problems can occur. When molds are allowed to form inside a custom wine room Naperville Illinois, they can spread on wine labels and that can affect their resale value. The presence of molds in the storage space can also cause cork taint in wines. Cork taint is characterized by a musty smell and unpleasant taste in wines.

Other Causes of Mold Growth

Another source of mold growth is water intrusion from flooding, a leaky roof, or a faulty plumbing system. Water damage from these sources can cause molds to grow in hidden areas. When molds are left on their own for a long period of time, the damage may prove too costly to remedy.

Possible water intrusion problems should be addressed during the construction phase of wine cellars, as this can help curtail the growth of molds and help save money down the line. The quality of the roofing material and water pipes should be checked beforehand so that replacements can be made in case the materials are found damaged or heavily corroded.

Custom Wine Rooms Naperville Illinois

The key to preventing the spread of molds in wine cellars is to control moisture. This can only be attained if vapor barriers are installed correctly; the right insulation value is applied to the walls and ceilings, and the proper wine cellar cooling unit is supplied to the storage space.

Why controlling the humidity in your wine cellar is important

You can avoid wine storage problems when you work with the right builder. Wine Cellar Specialists is composed of HVAC experts who have been providing wine cellar cooling solutions for residential and commercial applications. We know and understand the importance of regulating the temperature and humidity levels in your wine cellar. We have extensive experience in the installation of wine refrigeration systems in Texas.

Temperature and Humidity Control and Wine Cellar Cooling Tips from HVAC Experts in Texas

So you want to build a wine cellar in your home. Congratulations. Making this decision is the first step to best protecting your wine collection, whether you’re collecting as an investment or just as a way of making sure that no matter the occasion or the food being served, you have the right wine to pair with it. Paramount to your wine cellar is the cooling unit you install, and the type of cooling unit you install will depend largely on how large your cellar will be, the type of wine you plan to store, and where in your home you build your cellar.

Humidity: Why Should It Be Regulated

Humidity is one of the factors that can affect the quality of your wines. Therefore, it must be regulated to prevent wine storage problems. The ideal humidity level in a refrigerated wine room is 60 to 70 percent. Failure to stay inside this range will cause wine spoilage.

One of the adverse effects of humidity levels exceeding 70% is mold growth, which can ruin your wine labels, and worst, the corks. When mold grows on the corks and will contaminate the wine stored inside the bottle that it seals. Moreover, mold will also damage the structural integrity of your wine cellar as it can degrade your wine racks, door, and walls.

When the humidity level is below 60%, the corks will dry out and shrink. The decrease in the cork’s size will allow oxygen to enter the bottle and oxidize the wine. An oxidized wine has off-flavors and unpleasant smells.

Temperature: What is Its Importance in Wine Storage?

Temperature control is vital in building wine cellars. Ideally, a refrigerated wine cellar should have a temperature between 55-65 degrees Fahrenheit. Very high temperatures or temperature fluctuations will alter the chemical properties of your wines because heat accelerates the process of aging.

The Role of an Efficient Wine Cellar Cooling System in Controlling the Conditions in Your Texas Wine Room

Wine-Cellar-Specialists Offers Innovative Wine Cooling Solutions

Keep in mind that a regular air conditioning system will not help in controlling the humidity in your cellar. A wine cooling system is designed to do just that – keep your wine cool. An air conditioning system, like the one you may have in your home, will dry out the air in residential or commercial cellar, which could eventually dry out the corks.

An efficient wine cellar cooling system designed by reliable manufacturers is intended for achieving the optimum conditions needed for your wines to reach their proper maturation.

Types of Wine Cellar Cooling Systems Offered by Wine Cellar Specialists in Texas

Some systems are ducted and others are not. Some have separate evaporators and condensers, others are all in the same unit. The type of system you need will also depend on where you live. Live in the western part of the United States and you may need to increase the natural humidity level in the room where your cellar is. Live in the north or northeast, and in the winter, you may need to increase the humidity, but in the summer you may not need as much.

When you add a climate control system to your wine cellar, as the room will be cooled, and because of the vapor barrier in the walls encompassing the room, and the liquid mass of wine in the room, the humidity will naturally increase inside the room to be higher than the air outside of the room. Most parts of the country do not need extra humidification once the room is functioning. All of the cooling units will help to get rid of excess humidity and regulate the humidity in this way. The right refrigeration/cooling system is out there for you. And there are experts who can help you find the option that will work best for you in your home in Texas.

So what about winter in areas that see temperatures in the single digits? If your compressor sits outside, this must be taken into consideration when ordering your unit. Some cooling units can withstand the super cold temperatures, others cannot. Some can have low-ambient protection added for areas of the country where it is needed. This will protect your compressor when temperatures fall below 40 degrees outside.

Most cooling systems come with built-in temperature controls. See other blog posts for why going with a digital control is best. But humidity controls are often missing. Most of these units still help to control your humidity by getting rid of the excess. There are only a few systems on the market which claim to actually add humidity back into the room when it becomes too low. If you live in a very dry climate, it is as important as temperature control. If you do not regulate and control the humidity level in the room where your wine is stored, the dry side of the cork can dry out even more, which can eventually lead to air seeping through the cork, which can destroy your wine. Keep the humidity between 60 and 70 percent and you can ensure your cork doesn’t dry out.